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The current going rate for 130 common trades across King County, WA — built from real contractor quotes and market data. Tap any trade for the full breakdown, or check your own price free.

Painting

Interior Walls - Simple Repaint$2.5–$3 SFLead Paint Abatement — Full Removal (EPA RRP)$3,350–$3,482 EAWalls + Ceilings + Trim - Standard$6.5–$6.8 SFExterior Repaint - Standard$2.5–$6.57 SFBaseboard Paint Only$2.62–$3 LFCabinet Paint / Refinish$4,800–$5,800 EALead Paint Encapsulation (EPA RRP)$1,200–$1,350 EAExterior - Difficult Prep/Peeling$5.9–$6.8 SFDoor/Frame Paint$175–$200 EAWalls + Ceilings + Trim - Premium/Occupied$7.67–$8.75 SF

Flooring

LVP/Laminate - Installed Complete$8.75–$9 SFCarpet - Full Installed Replacement$6.25–$6.5 SFTile Floor - Installed Complete$25–$26 SFCarpet/Pad Removal$1–$3.04 SFEngineered/Hardwood Install - Labor Only$5.28–$6 SFLVP/Laminate Install - Labor Only$3.1–$4.73 SFHardwood Demo$4.5–$5 SFWalk-In Shower — Pan, Tile, Glass & Fixtures Installed$5,800–$8,500 EAGlued-Down Flooring / Mastic-Heavy$7.5–$8 SFCarpet Install - Labor Only$1.75–$2 SFHardwood Refinish - Standard$7.2–$7.8 SFTile Floor - Labor Only$12–$14 SFHardwood Refinish - Heavy/Pet Stain/Small Area$12–$14 SFTile Demo$4.5–$5.25 SFSubfloor Repair / Replacement$5.5–$7.5 SFEngineered/Hardwood - Full Install + Finish$13–$14 SFWater Extraction — Carpet/Pad per SF$0.39–$0.48 SFWet Flooring Demo & Bag per SF$0.84–$0.94 SFDrying Mat System — Hardwood per SF$1.37–$1.53 SFHardwood Deck Oil Finish (Penofin/Messmers)$3.54–$3.82 SF

Roofing

Metal Roof Install$2,280–$2,550 SQFascia Board Replacement$18–$20 LFCedar Shake Install$3,400–$3,800 SQAsphalt Reroof$780–$844 SQRoof Repair - Small$1,248–$1,350 EARoof Vent Cap$139–$146 EARoof Penetration Flashing (Per Penetration)$109–$118 EAChimney Flashing (Counter + Step)$393–$414 EADrip Edge (Aluminum)$2.96–$3.47 LFRidge Cap Shingles$8.64–$9.6 LFIce & Water Shield$119–$125 SQ

Siding & Exterior

Vinyl Siding - Installed Complete$9.8–$13 SFFiber Cement/Hardie - Repair Labor$15–$17 SFVinyl Siding - Labor Only$6.5–$7 SFFiber Cement/Hardie - Full Install$18–$19 SFCedar/Wood Siding - Labor Replacement$17–$18 SF

Gutters

Gutters - Install (Seamless Aluminum)$9.24–$14 LFGutter Guards - Install (per LF)$16–$19 LFGutter Demo & Haul-Away$2.75–$3.25 LFGutter Repair / Resecure$400–$450 EA

Fencing

Fence Demo / Tear-Out (per LF)$7–$8.4 LFVinyl Fence - Install (Labor + Materials)$56–$81 LFCedar Fence 6ft - Install (Labor + Materials)$58–$72 LFFence Gate - Install$810–$964 EACedar Fence Repair (per LF)$29–$35 LFChain Link Fence - Install$28–$32 LFFence Post Set / Reset$250–$294 EA

Decks

Deck Demo & Haul-Away$7.9–$10 SFDeck Board Replacement$17–$19 SFDeck Railing - Install (Pressure-Treated)$60–$63 LFNew Pressure-Treated Deck (Install)$52–$54 SFIpe Decking Layer (Install)$57–$63 SFNew Ipe Deck Assembly (Install)$83–$87 SFHidden Clip Install (per clip)$1.88–$2.08 EA

Drywall & Insulation

Drywall Hang/Tape/Finish - Ceilings$6.8–$7.53 SFBatt Insulation Install$2.7–$2.8 SFDrywall Hang/Tape/Finish - Walls$5.8–$6 SFLath & Plaster Demo - Ceilings$12–$12 SFDrywall Demo - Walls$2.2–$4.52 SFLath & Plaster Demo - Walls$10–$11 SFTexture - Orange Peel/Knockdown$2.08–$2.4 SFDrywall Demo - Ceilings$5.3–$6 SFSpray Foam Insulation Removal$4.62–$5.3 SFWet Drywall Demo to Studs per SF$0.98–$1.14 SFWet Insulation Remove & Bag per SF$0.7–$0.79 SF

Framing

Interior Partition Wall$25–$26 LFDoor/Window Opening Frame$500–$575 EALoad-Bearing / Engineered$6,500–$7,500 EA

Carpentry & Trim

Baseboard Install - Labor Only$5.15–$6.88 LFCasing Install - Labor Only$165–$199 EAInterior Door — Rough Opening, Hang & Hardware$446–$550 EAWindow Trim-Out (Interior)$300–$340 EACustom Trim / Stain Grade$1,500–$1,750 EACrown Molding - Labor Only$12–$12 LF

Stairs

Stair Tread & Riser Rebuild (per step)$200–$600 EAStair Tread & Riser Replacement (per step)$355–$395 EA

Kitchen & Cabinets

Countertop Removal$13–$50 LFKitchen Cabinet Demo$108–$283 EAQuartz Countertop - Fabricated & Installed Complete$4,268–$5,400 EAQuartz Countertop — Small Utility Run$1,290–$1,450 EANatural Stone Countertop (Granite/Quartzite/Marble) - Fabricated & Installed Complete$170–$190 SFKitchen Cabinets — Upper & Lower Run Installed$8,500–$9,800 EA

Plumbing

Water Heater Replacement$3,600–$4,075 EARepipe / Code Upgrade$6,000–$7,200 EAFixture Reset/Replacement$980–$985 EAVanity Removal$440–$500 EAShower Demo$450–$1,472 EAVanity & Top — Installed Complete$950–$1,100 EA

Electrical

Small Electrical Scope$1,300–$1,350 EASmoke + CO Detector Install$270–$350 EAFull Rewire / Panel Upgrade$8,300–$9,800 EADevice Replacement$204–$240 EAPanel Upgrade (100A to 200A)$4,000–$4,500 EA

HVAC

Furnace Install Replacement$3,800–$5,800 EADuct Replacement$22–$28 LFHVAC Vent Rough-In (single duct run)$525–$650 EABath Exhaust Replacement$300–$350 EAHeat Pump / Mini-Split Install$4,200–$4,800 EAFurnace Removal$1,250–$1,400 EADuct Removal$27–$30 LF

Water Damage

Antimicrobial Application — Cavity Spray SF$0.29–$0.35 SFInjectidry / Wall Cavity Drying System per SF$0.87–$0.98 SFBaseboard Remove (wet/damaged) per LF$1.27–$1.43 LFMoisture Mapping & Monitoring Visit$98–$114 EAContent Manipulation — Move & Reset per Room$86–$94 EA

Mold Remediation

Mold containment barrier setup$725–$775 EAHEPA Vacuum — Surfaces per SF$0.37–$0.44 SFMold-Affected Material Demo per SF$1.41–$1.67 SFMold Treatment & Encapsulation per SF$0.57–$0.7 SFMold Containment Setup (6-mil poly barrier)$287–$299 EA

Fire & Smoke

Fire Char Demo & Removal per SF$1.88–$2.07 SFFire/Smoke — Clean Wood Framing & Studs$2.37–$2.49 SFThermal Fog / Deodorization Treatment$271–$306 EASmoke/Soot Clean — Walls & Ceilings per SF$0.86–$0.98 SFSmoke Clean — Structural Members per SF$2.38–$2.69 SF

Restoration & Contents

Antimicrobial application per SF$0.8–$0.9 SFContents Packout - Self-Performed$460–$500 EASpecialty Cleaning$1,200–$1,400 EA

Demolition & Tear-Out

Adhesive Removal$9–$10 SFAir Handler Removal$1,380–$1,600 EA
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